The Libera Award for Best American Roots Record is an award presented by the American Association of Independent Music at the annual Libera Award which recognizes "best americana album released commercially in the United States by an independent label" since 2017.
American singer-songwriter Aimee Mann was the first recipient of the award for her album Mental Illness. While no artist has won the award more than once, rock band Calexico is the most nominated in the category with four nominations, followed by Kevin Morby with three.
Winners and nominees Year Winner(s) Work Nominees 2018Aimee MannMental Illness2019John PrineThe Tree of Forgiveness2020Steve GunnThe Unseen In Between2021Bonny Light HorsemanBonny Light Horseman2022 Madi Diaz History of a Feeling 2023 Angel Olsen Big Time
Artists that received multiple nominations 4 nominations Calexico
3 nominations Kevin Morby
2 nominations Hiss Golden Messenger Kevin Morby Steve Gunn
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